U.S. Army rolls onto Mississippi Gulf Coast with high-tech STEM trailer

GAUTIER, Miss. (WXXV) — The U.S. Army is making a unique kind of landing on the Mississippi Gulf Coast—by trailer. Packed with cutting-edge technology and interactive experiences, the Army’s mobile STEM trailer rolled into Gautier High School this week as part of a national mission to spark interest in science, technology, engineering, and math among young minds. A Mobile Innovation…

Partners in Preparedness host 2025 conference at IP Resort in Biloxi

BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV) – The Partners in Preparedness Association, or PIP,  is hosting its 2025 conference at the IP Resort in Biloxi. The event is designed to strengthen collaboration between state, local, and federal agencies to ensure effective responses to both natural and man-made disasters. Major General Bobby M. Ginn Jr., Adjutant General of Mississippi, speaks on the partnership between…

George County baseball drops opening game of 6A State Championship series to Saltillo, 4-3

George County fell just short in the first game of the MHSAA 6A Baseball State Championships, dropping a heartbreaker to Saltillo by a score of 4-3. The team kicked things off early with a 6:30 first pitch, but it didn’t matter what time this game started… the Rebels were ready from the jump. Leadoff and centerfielder Ben Davis reaches on…

Pearl River Community College baseball gearing up for World Series

POPLARVILLE, Miss. (WXXV) — Pearl River Community College baseball is heading back to Enid, Oklahoma, for the 2025 NJCAA Division II World Series this weekend. The No. 2 overall seeded Wildcats will face either seventh-seeded Southeastern or tenth-seeded Kellogg on Sunday, May 25th, at 7 p.m. This comes after they claimed the Region 23 title this past Saturday with a…

Lynn Meadows cuts ribbon on splash pad

GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- The Lynn Meadows Discovery Center cutting the ribbon on a new facility. The new Seagull Splashpad was unveiled to the public this past Saturday. Lynn Meadows celebrating 27 years of service to the community, giving the gift of a new way to relax in the summer. All visitors were treated to activities, food, and so much more…

Ribbon cutting for The Traveler in Ocean Springs

OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)- Ocean Springs is celebrating the opening of The Traveler. The Traveler is a new coffee shop, restaurant and hub located behind the Walter Anderson Museum of Art. Artists from Ocean Springs helped design the location, adding a focus of local craftsmanship throughout. A ribbon cutting is taking place Wednesday at 11:30 a.m. Make sure to keep…

Harrison County offering text alert program

HARRISON COUNTY, Miss.- Harrison County is asking all residents to sign up for a new alert program. Moving forward, the system will be used to alert residents during inclement weather. All you need to do to sign up is text HARCOINFO to 99411. You’ll receive county-wide updates once you’ve signed up.   Categories: Local News, News Tags: harrison county, text…

Poplarville Hornets receive state championship rings

POPLARVILLE, Miss. (WXXV)- Good things come to those who wait as the Poplarville football team hosted their end of the year banquet and celebrated their first-ever State Championship title. The Hornets hosted their 2024 football banquet at the Brownstone on the Pearl River Community College where players, coaches, and loved ones celebrated their successful and historic season on the gridiron….

Senator Hyde-Smith reintroduces Rural Health Sustainability Act

U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde Smith reintroduced her legislation to restore emergency care services to rural hospitals. The Rural Health Sustainability Act would help make more at-risk or closed rural hospitals eligible for the CMS program to reestablish or maintain services. This act would extend the application eligibility which would open the door for rural facilities closed since 2014 to apply…

5/19 – Sam Parker’s “A Cool Front” Monday Night Forecast

Warm and muggy stick around and now the cool front wont last long. We continue to have hot and muggy afternoons and were anticipating the cold front we talked about last week but now that doesn’t seem to be the case. Wednesday Morning looks to be when the cold front moves in but doesn’t totally move through to push out…

‘Click it or Ticket’ campaign kicks off across the Coast

GULF COAST, Miss. (WXXV)- Police departments across the Gulf Coast are announcing the start of their Click it or Ticket campaign. The campaign kicked off Monday and is expected to run until June 1. Importance of wearing a seatbelt as well as the legal consequences are the reasons behind the campaign. Drivers can also expect an increased law enforcement presence…

Army STEM trailer makes stops across the Gulf Coast

GULF COAST, Miss. (WXXV)- The U.S. Army’s high-tech STEM trailer is making stops along the Mississippi Gulf Coast this week. Known as the AS-9, the mobile exhibit features hands-on science and tech activities that highlight careers in STEM fields within the Army. Stops include Jones Park Monday, Gautier High Tuesday, Pascagoula High on Wednesday, Gulfport Premium Outlets on Thursday, and…

Rotary Club of Gulfport-Orange Grove celebrates 40 years

GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV) – The Rotary Club of Gulfport-Orange Grove celebrated its 40th anniversary earlier today. The club gathered in Gulfport to go down memory lane of their accomplishments over the years and had keynote speakers as well. The Rotary Club of Gulfport-Orange Grove partners with Harrison County schools by providing backpack meals for students who may not be able…

Names for new pro hockey team narrowed down to three

BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- The Mississippi Pro Hockey Team, formerly the Sea Wolves, have narrowed down their new names. Those three choices are: the Gulf Coast Cruisers, the Biloxi Breakers, and the Mississippi Mosquitos. That last one was originally used as an April Fools joke, but the fans seem to like it. Voting opened today and is open until Monday, May…

Local family wins free roof installation from Daniels Roofing Solutions

LONG BEACH, Miss. (WXXV) –  Thanks to Daniels Roofing Solutions and their Roof Rescue Winner Giveaway Contest, one lucky family was surprised with a free roof installation. In a random drawing, Ms. Cole and her family were selected as the lucky recipients of the free roof installation. As a veteran-owned company, Daniels Roofing Solutions takes pride in delivering premium roofing…